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The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

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HONK! Festival combines music and activism

HONK! Festival combines music and activism

October 15, 2015
Costumed musicians gathered outside of Primark in Downtown Crossing with protest signs bobbing above the mob as the din of brass instruments rang through the roads. The street-band activist revolution was in full swing.
CAA honors Maritim, O’Dea

CAA honors Maritim, O’Dea

October 14, 2015
With the championship portion of the schedule in full swing, the Northeastern University (NU) men’s and women’s cross country teams trekked to Franklin Park for the second time in three weeks on Saturday to compete in the 2015 New England Championships, hosted by Boston University (BU).
Leaders promote overhaul of drug policies

Leaders promote overhaul of drug policies

October 8, 2015
Hillary Clinton vowed to take a large role in combatting the nation’s drug epidemic at a community forum in a Teacher’s Union building in Dorchester on Oct. 1.
Student art created abroad displayed in Ryder

Student art created abroad displayed in Ryder

October 8, 2015
Students in this summer’s inaugural Art in Ireland program were the first from Northeastern to earn their art minors by studying among the Karst Hills, sketching the Celtic high cross in Kilfenora and painting the scenic Galway Bay.
Students write one-act plays

Students write one-act plays

October 8, 2015
This semester, students from varying majors and backgrounds have taken over every aspect of theater production, from writing to directing to acting. Silver Masque, the student-sponsored branch of Northeastern’s Department of Theatre is hosting a series of six one-act plays that will be performed every two weeks.
Sandrea Lovelock-Williams drawing of her daughter.

Roxbury Open Studios connects community

October 8, 2015
Along Putnam Street, Medusa stared out at attentive children from a framed pedestal, surrounded by painted tree branches and textured photography sculptures. Down the street, jeweled bracelets sparkled next to fliers for creative writing programs.
Six freshmen score in hockey exhibition game

Six freshmen score in hockey exhibition game

October 8, 2015
The Northeastern University (NU) men’s hockey team outmuscled Simon Frasier University (SFU) 10-2 in exhibition action at Matthews Arena Sunday afternoon. Six freshmen scored for the Huskies, including forward Jason Cotton, who scored three goals to notch a hat trick.
NU sexual assault survey released

NU sexual assault survey released

October 1, 2015
Almost a year after Northeastern University conducted a survey on sexual assault and misconduct on campus, the Office for Student Affairs released the results Wednesday afternoon.
Aoun talks new curricula

Aoun talks new curricula

October 1, 2015
Northeastern University needs to concentrate on research, personalized curriculum, online education and experiential doctoral programs, President Joseph E. Aoun said during his annual address to the Faculty Senate on Wednesday.
Harborwalk revitalized by Boston artists

Harborwalk revitalized by Boston artists

October 1, 2015
In the latest splash of color to hit the Rose Kennedy Greenway, nine formerly-gray pillars along a pedestrian walkway have been painted over with abstract patterns designed by local artists.
Volleyball beats Elon in four, earns first CAA win

Volleyball beats Elon in four, earns first CAA win

September 30, 2015
The Northeastern University women’s volleyball team pulled out its first Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) win on Friday at home against Elon University but followed with a tough four-set loss against the College of William & Mary on Sunday.
Results: Campus Survey on Sexual Assault

Results: Campus Survey on Sexual Assault

September 30, 2015
Ten months after surveying roughly 25 percent of the Northeastern student body on their feelings and knowledge regarding sexual assault on campus, the university has released the results of its 2014 Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault.